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System Progressive Protection – Virus Removal Guide

By Stelian5 min read250comments

System Progressive Protection is a computer virus from the WinWebSec family of rogue anti-spyware programs.
Cyber criminals,spread System Progressive Protection via infected websites,malicious email attachments or Java exploits.Once installed on your computer System Progressive Protection will start a bogus security scan which will report that several trojans,rootkits and viruses were found on your machine.
As you have probably realized by now,this alerts are nothing just scam and are meant to scare you into buy System Progressive Protection.
Apart from this fake alerts,System Progressive Protection will also prevent you from starting certain programs that could lead to its removal and redirect your browser to websites from which the cyber criminals will get affiliate revenue.
If your computer is infected with System Progressive Protection,then you are seeing this screens:

System Progressive Protection virus

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System Progressive Protection Activation Request

System Progressive Protection Warning

We strongly advise you to ignore any alerts that System Progressive Protection might generate and proceed with this removal guide as soon as possible.
Under no circumstance should you buy System Progressive Protection as this could lead to identity theft,and if you have, you should contact your credit card company and dispute the charge stating that the program is a scam and a computer virus.

Registration codes for System Progressive Protection
As an optional step,you can use the following license key to register System Progressive Protection and stop the fake alerts.
System Progressive Protection license key: AA39754E-715219CE
Please keep in mind that entering the above registration code will NOT remove System Progressive Protection from your computer , instead it will just stop the fake alerts so that you’ll be able to complete our removal guide more easily.

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System Progressive Protection Removal Guide

STEP 1 : Start your computer in Safe Mode with Networking

  1. Remove all floppy disks, CDs, and DVDs from your computer, and then restart your computer.
  2. Press and hold the F8 key as your computer restarts.Please keep in mind that you need to press the F8 key before the Windows start-up logo appears.
    Note: With some computers, if you press and hold a key as the computer is booting you will get a stuck key message. If this occurs, instead of pressing and holding the “F8 key”, tap the “F8 key” continuously until you get the Advanced Boot Options screen.
  3. On the Advanced Boot Options screen, use the arrow keys to highlight Safe Mode with Networking , and then press ENTER.
    [Image: Safe Mode with Networking]
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STEP 2: Run RKill to terminate known malware processes associated with System Progressive Protection.

RKill is a program that will attempt to terminate all malicious processes associated with System Progressive Protection,so that we will be able to perform the next step without being interrupted by this malicious software.
Because this utility will only stop System Progressive Protection running process, and does not delete any files, after running it you should not reboot your computer as any malware processes that are configured to start automatically will just be started again.

  1. While your computer is in Safe Mode with Networking ,please download the latest official version of RKill.Please note that we will use a renamed version of RKILL so that System Progressive Protection won’t block this utility from running.
    Download RKillYour download starts right away.
  2. Double click on iExplore.exe to start RKill and stop any processes associated with System Progressive Protection.
    [Image: RKILL Program]
  3. RKill will now start working in the background, please be patient while the program looks for various malware programs and tries to terminate them.
    [Image: RKILL stoping malware]
    IF you are having problems starting or running RKill, you can download any other renamed versions of RKill from here.
  4. When Rkill has completed its task, it will generate a log. You can then proceed with the rest of the guide.
    [Image: RKill Report]

WARNING: Do not reboot your computer after running RKill as the malware process will start again , preventing you from properly performing the next step.

STEP 3: Remove System Progressive Protection malicious files with Malwarebytes Anti-Malware FREE

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware is a powerfull on-demand scanner which will remove System Progressive Protection malicious files from your computer.

  1. You can download Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Free from the below link,then double click on it to install this program.
    Download MalwarebytesFree official installer. Your download starts right away.
  2. When the installation begins, keep following the prompts in order to continue with the setup process.
    DO NOT make any changes to default settings and when the program has finished installing, make sure you leave both the Update Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware and Launch Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware checked,then click on the Finish button.
    [Image: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware final installation screen]
  3. On the Scanner tab,select Perform quick scan and then click on the Scan button to start scanning your computer.
    [Image: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Quick Scan]
  4. Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware will now start scanning your computer for System Progressive Protection malicious files as shown below.
    [Image: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware scanning for System Progressive Protection]
  5. When the Malwarebytes scan will be completed,click on Show Result.
    [Image: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware scan results]
  6. You will now be presented with a screen showing you the malware infections that Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware has detected.Please note that the infections found may be different than what is shown in the image.Make sure that everything is Checked (ticked) and click on the Remove Selected button.
    [Image:Malwarebytes removing virus]
  7. After your computer will restart in Normal mode, open Malwarebytes Anti-Malware and perform a Full System scan to verify that there are no remaining threats

STEP 4: Remove System Progressive Protection rootkit with HitmanPro

In some cases,System Progressive Protection will also install a rootkit on victims computer.To remove this rootkit we will use HitmanPro.

  1. Download HitmanPro from the below link,then double click on it to start this program.
    Download HitmanProOfficial Sophos download. Free scan, free 30-day trial to remove threats.
    IF you are experiencing problems while trying to start HitmanPro, you can use the Force Breach mode.To start HitmanPro in Force Breach mode, hold down the left CTRL-key when you start HitmanPro and all non-essential processes are terminated, including the malware process. (How to start HitmanPro in Force Breach mode – Video)
  2. HitmanPro will start and you’ll need to follow the prompts (by clicking on the Next button) to start a system scan with this program.
    HitmanPro scanner
    HitmanPro installation
  3. HitmanPro will start scanning your computer for System Progressive Protection malicious files as seen in the image below.
    HitmanPro scan after System Progressive Protection
  4. Once the scan is complete,you’ll see a screen which will display all the infected files that this utility has detected, and you’ll need to click on Next to remove this malicious files.
    HitmanPro scan results
  5. Click Activate free license to start the free 30 days trial and remove all the malicious files from your computer.
    HitmanPro 30 days activation button

That’s it, System Progressive Protection should be completely removed from your computer!
We strongly recommend that you build up your malware defenses by starting a new thread in Security Configuration Wizard forum and keep installed on your machine all the on-demand scanners that we’ve used in this article to perform regular scans with them.

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If you are still experiencing problems while trying to remove System Progressive Protection from your machine, please start a new thread in our Malware Removal Assistance forum.

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  4. Ron

    Remove System Progressive Protection. I think this virus came to me in an email on 10/24. From: UPS Support [statements@maill-ups.com] with at Subject of: USPS shipment status ID#98358 It has the UPS Logo in the email. Note the email address misspelling of mail and USPS in the Subject. It said a package I sent on Sept. 27th was lost and I should click on the link below to get shipping info to collect it. Of course I didn’t send a package on that date and I saw the USPS and the UPS confusion. I didn’t notice misspelling of mail. I clicked on the link anyway. What an ass I was. I don’t remember what it did but the virus started its think this morning. I used my laptop to search the web and found your site. I was able to remove it this afternoon. Someone kick me please. Another lessoned learned. Thanks!

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    1. Karen

      In reply to Ron

      Ron,
      Sounds the same as the email I got, except it was DHL. It looked so real. It even had Deutsche Post on the bottom and I have relatives in Germany so I fell for it. Thanks for Stelian for being one of the good guys.

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  5. Jess

    My computer was taken hostage this morning by System Progressive Protection. I couldn’t do ANYTHING; everything kept reverting me to the ‘buy this service’ page. Anyway, I was really grateful to find your resource. It’s clear and precise and it really helped. Thanks for the troubleshooting!

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  6. david vorel

    Very clear instructions. It worked great up until Step 7 Rogue Killer – I kept getting a Dr. Watson error on the scan and could not complete it.

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    1. Stelian PiliciTeam

      In reply to david vorel

      Hello David,
      Please run a scan with the following tools:
      STEP 1: Run a scan with Emsisoft Emergency Kit.

      1. Please download the latest official version of Emsisoft Emergency Kit.
        EMSISOFT EMERGENCY KIT DOWNLOAD LINK (This link will open a download page in a new window from where you can download Emsisoft Emergency Kit)
      2. After the download process will finish , you’ll need to unpack EmsisoftEmergencyKit.zip (Right click on it and select Extract all) and then double click on EmergencyKitScanner.bat
      3. A pop-up will prompt you to update Emsisoft Emergency Kit , please click the “Yes” button.After the Update process has completed , put the mouse cursor over the “Menu” tab on the left and click-on “Scan PC“.
      4. Select “Smart scan” and click-on the below “SCAN” button.When the scan will be completed , you will be presented with a screen showing you the malware infections that Emsisoft Emergency Kit has detected.Make sure that everything is Checked (ticked) and click on the ‘Quarantine selected objects‘ button.

      STEP 2: Run a scan with Eset Online Scanner.

      1. Download ESET Online Scanner utility.
        ESET Online Scanner Download Link (This link will automatically download ESET Online Scanner on your computer.)
      2. Double click on the Eset installer program (esetsmartinstaller_enu.exe).
      3. Check Yes, I accept the Terms of Use
      4. Click the Start button.
      5. Check Scan archives
      6. Push the Start button.
      7. ESET will then download updates for itself, install itself, and begin scanning your computer. Please be patient as this can take some time.
      8. When the scan completes, push Finish
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  10. Dev16

    thanks bro….
    post other issues too…
    related to other malware..
    keep it up bro..

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  12. Nathan

    Excellent description! Clear to the point and easy to understand,Thanks again for your solution.Really work!

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  13. Elko Gevrenov

    Thank you very much Stelian! The procedure is done in an exemplary fashion – highly commended.

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  14. Robin

    Thanks so much – worked wonderfully! And an extremely clear procedure – amazing how long it takes to remove something that only takes seconds to cause an infection!

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  16. aravindansudhakaran

    Thanks a lot ! Your procedural instructions and explanation are clear and effective. Malware killer, keep it up !

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  17. RobertByrne

    A friend called with the System Progressive Protection problem. I had never encountered it but promised to see if I could help. I used another computer to search for help and found this blog. I followed the steps and was able to get his computer free of the problem. Thanks a lot for a clear and straight forward removal procedure. It surely save me a lot of time since I didn’t have to reinvent the “wheel.” I told my friend to install some malware/antivirus software as soon as possible.

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  18. Katie

    Please help! I tried to download Malwarebytes Anti-malware on my computer but it wouldnt let me. I read through the comments and tried to download Malwarebytes Chameleon. It downloaded onto my computer but my computer can’t open it. What else can I do?

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    1. Stelian PiliciTeam

      In reply to Katie

      Hello Katie,
      While your computer is in Safe Mode with Networking please perform the following scans:
      STEP 1: Run a scan with Emsisoft Emergency Kit.

      1. Please download the latest official version of Emsisoft Emergency Kit.
        EMSISOFT EMERGENCY KIT DOWNLOAD LINK (This link will open a download page in a new window from where you can download Emsisoft Emergency Kit)
      2. After the download process will finish , you’ll need to unpack EmsisoftEmergencyKit.zip (Right click on it and select Extract all) and then double click on EmergencyKitScanner.bat
      3. A pop-up will prompt you to update Emsisoft Emergency Kit , please click the “Yes” button.After the Update process has completed , put the mouse cursor over the “Menu” tab on the left and click-on “Scan PC“.
      4. Select “Smart scan” and click-on the below “SCAN” button.When the scan will be completed , you will be presented with a screen showing you the malware infections that Emsisoft Emergency Kit has detected.Make sure that everything is Checked (ticked) and click on the ‘Quarantine selected objects‘ button.

      STEP 2: Run a scan with Eset Online Scanner.

      1. Download ESET Online Scanner utility.
        ESET Online Scanner Download Link (This link will automatically download ESET Online Scanner on your computer.)
      2. Double click on the Eset installer program (esetsmartinstaller_enu.exe).
      3. Check Yes, I accept the Terms of Use
      4. Click the Start button.
      5. Check Scan archives
      6. Push the Start button.
      7. ESET will then download updates for itself, install itself, and begin scanning your computer. Please be patient as this can take some time.
      8. When the scan completes, push Finish
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  19. VPN Troubles

    The System Progressive Protection prompts only pop up when I’m connected through VPN & Citrix. When I’m on Citrix it’ll block programs from running and locking me out of folders and applications. When I log off of Citrix and the VPN, the virus prompts disappear and only reappear when I’m logged in. I ran through all the steps listed above and my laptop doesn’t register any malicious items. Not sure what else to do… any suggestions? Thank you!

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    1. Stelian PiliciTeam

      In reply to VPN Troubles

      Hello,
      Can you please run a scan with Combofix, ESET online scanner and post the logs here so that I can get an idea on what’s going on:
      STEP 1 : Run a scan with Combofix
      Download ComboFix from here: COMBOFIX DOWNLOAD LINK #1 (This link will automatically download Combofix on your computer)

      VERY IMPORTANT !!! Save as Combo-Fix.exe during the download.ComboFix must be renamed before you download to your Desktop

      • Close any open browsers.
      • Very Important! Temporarily disable your anti-virus, script blocking and any anti-malware real-time protection beforeperforming a scan. They can interfere with ComboFix or remove some of its embedded files which may cause “unpredictable results”.
      • WARNING: Combofix will disconnect your machine from the Internet as soon as it starts
      • Please do not attempt to re-connect your machine back to the Internet until Combofix has completely finished.
      • If there is no internet connection after running Combofix, then restart your computer to restore back your connection.
      1. Double click on ComboFix.exe & follow the prompts.
      2. Accept the disclaimer and allow to update if it asks
      3. When finished, it shall produce a log for you.

      Notes:

      1. Do not mouse-click Combofix’s window while it is running. That may cause it to stall.
      2. Do not “re-run” Combofix. If you have a problem, reply back for further instructions.
      3. If after the reboot you get errors about programms being marked for deletion then reboot, that will cure it.

      STEP 2: Run a scan with ESET Online Scanner:

      1. Download ESET Online Scanner utility.
        ESET Online Scanner Download Link (This link will automatically download ESET Online Scanner on your computer.)
      2. Double click on the Eset installer program (esetsmartinstaller_enu.exe).
      3. Check Yes, I accept the Terms of Use
      4. Click the Start button.
      5. Check Scan archives
      6. Push the Start button.
      7. ESET will then download updates for itself, install itself, and begin scanning your computer. Please be patient as this can take some time.
      8. When the scan completes, push Finish

      NEXT,please run a scan with HitmanPro and RogueKiller as seen on the guide.
      Waiting for your reply to tell me if your machine is ok and the logs.

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